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November 2000, Volume 2, Number 11
Edited and Distributed by Sheldon Harvey
Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada
Copyright © 2000 Radio H.F. Publications
e-mail: hfnewsletter@yahoo.com (new address 01 August 2000)
Additional contact information and addresses below in the Publicity--Radio H.F. section of this issue of the Newsletter.
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Disclaimer: The content and comments included in the websites featured in this newsletter are those of the individuals, groups or organizations responsible for each website. They do not necessarily represent those of the editor, unless specifically noted.
Welcome to Vol. 2 Number 11 of the Radio H.F. Internet Newsletter. All previous issues of this newsletter can be found at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html [right here! -- Ed.]. Cold weather and, in some areas snow, has already arrived here in the northeast. I hope you are comfortable and warm, snuggled around your radios and computers. If you have an interesting site or two which you would like to share with other subscribers, please take a moment to send along the URL with a brief summary of the site to our e-mail address of hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that contributors are entitled to a 2% discount on their next purchases from Radio H.F.
Now, on to this month's material. We have just experienced one of the most interesting national elections anywhere, the U.S. Presidential Election. As we distribute this month's edition, the result is still in limbo. With all that going on, we here in Canada are in the midst of our own Federal election campaign. I doubt if we will have anywhere near the excitement generated by our friends south of the border, but it is an important event for our country, none the less. To mark this event, I have a special Election Zone included in this month's edition. It features the national Elections Canada site, as well as the official sites of Canada's national political parties. I am sure our Canadian subscribers will find this information useful. It should also help U.S. and international readers understand a little bit more about Canada, our political process, and the parties in the running.
In the Publicity Zone this month, we have the first look at the new Yaesu FT-817 5 watt backpack transceiver. It looks like quite a unit, certainly something that would look just great under the Christmas tree this year!
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www.addx.de/Hfpdat/hfpe.htm
Via: Andre Perrella, Montreal, Quebec
Shortwave schedule information prepared by Andreas Volk of Germany.
www.addx.de/Hfpdat/hfpf.htm
Via: Andre Perrella, Montreal, Quebec
Shortwave schedule information for French broadcasts prepared by Andreas Volk of Germany.
globegate.utm.edu/french/topics/tv.and.radio.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
International radio and TV links for French language services.
www.ralabs.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Bob Arnold, N2JEU provides a way to learn more about the Internet, in support of amateur radio, scanning and shortwave radio. Included are radio hobby links, audio/video files, space & science and electronics/robotics links.
donmoore.tripod.com/index.html
Via: Don Moore, Davenport, Iowa
This site of international radio information was featured in a previous edition, but Don contacts us to inform us that the site has changed locations plus a lot of updated information has been added.
www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/3232/dxlinks/index.htm
Via: Joe Hanlon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A collection of DX stations, media pages, station lists, databases, etc.
www.urlaubsradio.de/links.htm
Via: Klaus Dieter Scholz, Erfurt, Germany
A collection of links to all aspects of radio.
www.radioguide.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
What's new, newsbites, Top 100 city station lists and profiles, DJ profiles, format guides & links.
www.radiopipeline.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
Streaming a collection of particular music genres 24 hours a day from several different broadcasting formats.
www.airsick.net
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
On the cutting edge of radio comedy, this site features some great song parodies, many heard on various national and local radio shows.
www.gumbopages.com/radio-home.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Created by Chuck Taggart, a music programmer and DJ, this site features a collection of non-commercial, roots music related websites, with many audio files.
www.radioblack.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A guide to radio stations around the world with formats catering to black, urban, African American markets. Over 900 listings and over 250 Internet stations.
www.wisdommedia.com
Via: Richard Cuff, Timonium, Maryland
An internet, radio and TV network providing a programme slate focusing on personal growth, alternative medicine, social consciousness, spirituality, relationships and global issues.
rfny.simplenet.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A great collection of free radio & pirate related material, including historical recordings of shows, stations, jingles, photos, etc. presented by pirate legend Hank Hayes.
www.wdoa.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
An Internet radio station, free-form, non-profit, in Worcester, Massachusetts, including archived shows, photos and station history.
www.bldrdoc.gov/timefreq/
Via: Larry Dolan, Pierrefonds, Quebec
All about time, and the radio services of stations WWV, WWVH and WWVB, plus related topics.
www.provide.net/~prsg/murshome.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The latest news, frequently asked questions, and operating rules for this new wireless radio service.
www.n2nov.net
Via: Eddie Muro, Long Island, New York
Maintained by Charles Hargrove, this is the ultimate site for New York City public safety frequencies.
hometown.aol.com/kc2ayc/index.html
Via: Eddie Muro, Long Island, New York
A collection of various sites of interest, many scanning and radio related.
www.geocities.com/rttyfanclub/
Via: Sotiris Katsimaglis, Athens, Greece
Operating details, contests, DX bulletins, clubs, hardware and software, other modes and links for the radioteletype fan.
www.eQSL.cc
Via: Bill Flynn, Cave Junction, Oregon
This could be the future of QSL collecting for the amateur community. Over 650,000 e-cards have now changed hands from over 134 countries.
www.amsat.org/amsat/ftpsoft.html
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Various downloadable software programs related to amateur satellite.
ariss.gsfc.nasa.gov
Via: Robert Lajoie, Longueuil, Quebec
Press releases, photos and tracking resources for the International Space Station.
www2.50megs.com/gideon/radio/
Via: Bruce Atchison, Radway, Alberta
Some simple radio receiver articles, by Bruce, a Canadian electronic music composer.
www.eht.com/oldradio/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Details of the club, plus links to other sites on vintage radio.
hawkins.pair.com/nss.shtml
Via: Jerry Proc, Toronto, Ontario
A technical discussion and tour, created by Jim Hawkins, of the now closed U.S. Navy NSS transmitter site, a high powered, VLF facility.
wapland.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
News and reviews for a wireless world.
www.worldspace.com
Via: Robert Ellis, Beaconsfield, Quebec
Learn about the Worldspace Corporation, providing digital audio and multimedia programmes from satellite to compact portable receivers.
www.radiomiw.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
This group's mission is to put more women in positions of leadership in the radio industry, on broadcasting company boards and radio associations.
www.entertainment-xpress.com
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
David Tyler, of Mix 96 in Montreal, developed this site as a one-stop source of information for busy disc jockies.
www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon971031/skinnyon.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Ever wonder what happened to Channel 1 on your TV set? Well, here is the answer.
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www.trainweb.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Are you a rail buff, or just interested in trains? Trainweb has everything to do with Canadian and US trains and related subjects, including railroad radio information.
www.teleport.com/~jughead/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of information on electronics, wireless, computers, data communications, and video.
www.rcaf.com/snowbirds/index.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The story of the Canadian air demonstration team, with their history, their aircraft, formations and many photographs.
www.spitfire-museum.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Dedicated to the pilots and aircrews who gave so much.
www.cfcsc.dnd.ca/links/milorg/index.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Links, by country, to official military servers, plus other defense information. A service of the Canadian Department of National Defense.
www.atsac.ca
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Providing aviation safety services across Canada. Take the FSS tour and explore services and various aviation links.
www.maine.com/lights/www_vl.htm
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Links to sites and listings, by country.
www.microplot.co.uk/sis/sisug/navsites.html
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A collection of sites relating to GPS, navigation, ports and ferries, shipping information, port authorities, maritime bodies, colleges, associations & institutes.
www.tcom.ohiou.edu/books/
Via: Chet Copeland, New York, New York
A creation of the Ohio University Telecommunications Centre, this site has on demand audio of lectures, poetry, essays and stories, many of them read by the authors.
www.soundplay.co.uk
Via: Wilhelm Eilertsen, Oslo, Norway
The new home of quality audio drama on the Internet
www.cyberpedia.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The on-line living encyclopedia.
www.rockhall.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The official site of the Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, with details of the inductees, the exhibits, and special related features and links.
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November 27, 2000 is the day of the national Federal election in Canada. To mark this occasion, we provide you with some websites which will help you to better understand the election, the issues, the parties, and the Canadian electoral system. Let's hope it doesn't get as complicated and controversial as the recent U.S. election.
Elections Canada (www.elections.ca) is the website of the non-partisan federal government agency responsible for conducting Federal elections and referenda in Canada.
Here are the websites of the official political parties running candidates in this Federal election. [In alphabetical order to avoid accusations of bias -- Ed.]
Bloc Quebecois (www.blocquebecois.org)
Canadian Action Party (www.canadianactionparty.ca)
Canadian Reform Conservative Alliance (www.canadianalliance.ca)
Communist Party of Canada (www.communist-party.ca)
Green Party of Canada (green.ca)
Liberal Party of Canada (www.liberal.ca)
Marijuana Party (www.marijuanaparty.com)
Marxist Leninist Party of Canada (www.cpcml.ca)
Natural Law Party (www.natural-law.ca)
New Democratic Party (www.ndp.ca)
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (www.pcparty.ca)
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w1.2518.telia.com/~u251800188/wg/index.html
Via: Eddie Muro, Long Island, New York
A free computer program that captures a web page on your screen and sends it directly to your printer using the Print Screen button.
www.findagrave.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
Search for details of the graves of famous people, including photos, by name, location, claim to fame, birth and death dates. Also a non-famous search of over 2.5 million records by surnames, plus search cemeteries around the world.
www.rotten.com
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The soft, white underbelly of the net eviscerated for all to see. Images and information from many sources to present the viewer with a truly unpleasant experience. Be sure to check out the Daily Rotten section.
www.citilink.com/~jgarrick/weird/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A great collection of weird things found on the web, including strange, but mostly true, hard to believe, and the lighter side.
www.sff.net/people/SASwann/personal/mweird.htp
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
A list of lists of the strange, bizarre, unnatural, twisted, ill-advised, stupid and just plain weird. Over 250 links.
www.nwlink.com/~timelvis/
Via: Sheldon Harvey, Greenfield Park, Quebec
The Cybermansion of Tim-Elvis, a humourous tribute to Elvis and his fans.
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The Publicity Zone (Radio H.F.):
Ham specials | Ham favourites | Receivers & scanners | Family Radio Service (FRS) | Monthly feature | Books & CD-ROMs | Contacting Radio H.F.
Radio H.F. has been Canada's specialist in shortwave, scanning, amateur radio, antennas, accessories & publications, since 1995. Note that all prices quoted here are subject to change without notice and all prices are in Canadian dollars, shipping and handling not included. U.S. prices available upon request. Please check out the new Radio H.F. website at www.total.net/~radiohf/
| A.D.I. AT-210HP 2m 5W portable | $ 199 | |
| A.D.I. AR-147 Plus 2m mobile | $ 269 | |
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Icom IC-718 base station | $ 1149 |
| Icom IC-706 mark IIG HF/6m/2m/70cm mobile | $ 1649 | |
| Icom IC-207H dual band mobile | $ 489 | |
| Icom IC-2100H 2m mobile | $ 289 | |
| Icom IC-2800 dual band mobile | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-T22H 2m portable | $ 389 | |
| Icom IC-T2H 2m portable | $ 239 | |
| Kenwood TS-50S HF mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TM-261A 2m mobile | $ 279 | |
| Kenwood TM-461A 70cm mobile | $ 499 | |
| Kenwood TM-V7A CoolBlue 2m/70cm mobile | $ 699 | |
| Kenwood TM-D700A dual band mobile | $ 999 | |
| Kenwood TH-D7A data communicator | $ 549 | |
| Kenwood TH-G71A mil-spec dual band portable | $ 349 | |
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Yaesu FT-1000M-KV HF base | $ 4899 |
| Yaesu FT-920 HF/6m base station | $ 2199 | |
| Yaesu FT-840 HF base station | $ 1049 | |
| Yaesu FT-600 HF mobile | $ 1249 | |
| Yaesu FT-2600M 2m mobile | $ 319 | |
| Yaesu FT-3000M 2m 70W mobile | $ 629 | |
| Yaesu FT-8100 dual band mobile | $ 649 | |
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Yaesu FT-90R dual band mobile | $ 549 |
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Yaesu FT-100D HF mobile | $ 1749 |
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Yaesu FT-817 5W QRP mobile 160m - 70cm | $ 1149 |
| Yaesu FT-50RDH portable | $ 379 | |
| Yaesu VX-1R miniature HT | $ 229 | |
| Yaesu FT-VX150 2m portable | $ 239 |
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| Alinco DJ-195TH 2m portable | $ 199 | |
| Alinco DR-140TQ 2m mobile | $ 299 | |
| Icom IC-756 Pro HF station | $ 3999 | |
| Icom IC-746 HF/6m/2m base station | $ 2299 | |
| Icom IC-821 all mode VHF/UHF base station | $ 1999 | |
| Icom IC-T81A four band portable | $ 499 | |
| Icom IC-W32A dual band portable | $ 449 | |
| Icom IC-T7H dual band 6W portable | $ 349 | |
| Kenwood TM-G707A 2m/70cm mobile | $ 539 | |
| Kenwood TH-22AT 2m portable | $ 269 | |
| Kenwood TS-570SG HF/6m base station | $ 1899 | |
| Kenwood TS-570DG HF base station | $ 1699 | |
| Yaesu FT-847 HF/6m/2m/70cm | $ 2399 | |
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Yaesu FT-1500 2m mobile | $ 299 |
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Yaesu VX-5R tri-band portable | $ 499 |
| Alinco DJ-V5EH w/800 cellular coverage | $ 449 | |
| Alinco DR-610TQ dual band | $ 779 | |
| Alinco DX-70TH HF/6m base station | $ 1299 |
Other models of Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu, Alinco, and A.D.I., plus all accessories for all brands also available.
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| Icom IC-PCR100 PC receiver | $ 349 | |
| Icom IC-PCR1000 PC receiver w/SSB | $ 799 | |
| Icom IC-R2 tiny wideband receiver | $ 369 | |
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Icom IC-R3 wideband receiver | $ 899 |
| Icom IC-R10E portable receiver | $ 699 | |
| Drake R8B communications receiver | $ 1879 | |
| Drake SW-8 communications receiver | $ 1340 | |
| Grundig YB-300PE portable SW | $ 99 | |
| Grundig YB-400PE portable SW w/SSB | $ 229 | |
| Grundig Satellit Millennium 800 | $ 779 | |
| Sony ICF-2010 top shortwave portable | $ 579 | |
| Sony ICF-SW7600G shortwave portable | $ 299 | |
| Sony ICF-SW40 shortwave portable | $ 190 | |
| Alinco DJ-X10 wide band receiver | $ 599 | |
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Alinco DJ-X2 wide band receiver | $ 449 |
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A.O.R. AR-8200 Mark II 0.5 - 2040 MHz handheld receiver | $ 999 |
| Yupiteru MVT-7100 receiver | $ 549 | |
| Yupiteru MVT-9000 mark II receiver | $ 899 | |
| Uniden BC-245XLT Trunktracker II portable scanner | $ 449 | |
| Uniden SC-200 200 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 379 | |
| Uniden BC-9000XLT 500 channel w/CTSS scanner | $ 859 |
Contact Radio H.F. for prices on other models of shortwave receivers and scanners available from AOR, Drake, Lowe, Grundig, Sony, Sangean, Uniden, Relm, Welz and Icom.
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We have a good selection of these popular units available. Here are the models and prices currently available from Radio H.F.
| Cobra | FRS-100-2 (2 pack) | $ 129 |
| Cobra | FRS-220CH 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 99 |
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| Cobra | FRS-250 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Cobra | FRS-300 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159 |
| Cobra | FRS-310WX 14 ch, weather | $ 179 |
| Cherokee | FR-460 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
| Midland | 75-507 14 ch, VOX | $ 69 |
| Midland | 75-507-2 14 ch, VOX (2 pack) | $ 138 |
| Midland | 75-515 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 119 |
| Maxon | TK14-1C 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 69 |
| Maxon | TK14-2CAS CTCSS, compass | $ 149 |
| Maxon | TK514 base model | TBA |
| Uniden | FRS-1400 14 ch, compact | $ 99 |
| Icom | IC-4008 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 139 |
| Motorola | FR-50 14 ch | $ 69 |
| Motorola | FR-60 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 79 |
| Motorola | T289AA 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 159 |
| Motorola | T289NiMH 14 ch, CTCSS, Ni-MH battery | $ 199 |
| Motorola | Spirit GT | $ 299 |
| Kenwood | UBZ-LH14 14 ch, CTCSS | $ 129 |
Cobra Electronics (www.cobraelec.com)
Midland Consumer Radio Inc. (www.midlandradio.com)
Maxon (www.topaz3.com)
Icom (www.icomamerica.com/FRS/)
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A new exciting transceiver is soon to be available from Yaesu. The FT-817 is an all-mode 5 watt backpack-sized transceiver. It will cover 160 through 10 meters on HF; 6 and 2 meters and 70 cm. On receive, it will cover 100 kHz to 56 MHz; 76 to 154 MHz; and 420 to 470 MHz. All this is offered in a 2.6 pound unit! The price of the unit is $1149, and of course, will be available from Radio H.F. To view a photo, and examine the specifications and features of this new unit, go to Yaesu's website at www.yaesu.com/amateur/ft817.html.
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Just a reminder that the special prices on a number of new publications are still in effect until November 30, 2000 (extended until 31 December 2000). If you haven't already ordered your copies of the following new releases, please do so without further delay.
1) 2001 A.R.R.L. Handbook -- 78th Edition. The standard reference book for radio amateur, electronics technicians, and professional engineers. 1200 pages.
SPECIAL PRICE: $48.00 plus GST = $51.36
NOW AVAILABLE
2) CD-ROM Version of 2001 ARRL Handbook
SPECIAL PRICE: $60.00 plus GST = $64.20
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2000
3) A.R.R.L. Antenna Book -- 19th Edition. The antenna reference manual, includes a CD-ROM with antenna-related programs and propagation forecasts.
SPECIAL PRICE: $45.00 plus GST = $48.15
NOW AVAILABLE
4) CD-ROM Version of ARRL Antenna Book
SPECIAL PRICE: $60.00 plus GST = $64.20
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2000
5) 2001 Edition of Passport To World Band Radio. The annual guide to shortwave broadcast stations, programming information and equipment reviews.
SPECIAL PRICE: $29.91 plus GST = $32.00
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2000
6) National Radio Club AM Radio Log -- 21st Edition. Complete listing of Canadian and U.S. AM radio stations, by frequency, call letters, city, etc. 3 hole punched for insertion into binder.
SPECIAL PRICE: $30.00 plus GST = $32.10
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2000
7) Radio Amateur Callbook CD-ROM 2001. More than 1.6 million North American and worldwide callsign listings, over 50,000 e-mail listings and over 54,000 QSL managers. Operates on DOS or Windows.
SPECIAL PRICE: $74.95 plus GST = $80.20
NOW AVAILABLE
To order, send your cheque or money order payable to Radio H.F., or contact me by telephone or by e-mail. Mastercard or Visa are accepted at Radio H.F.
| RAC Basic Study Guide | $ 36.00 | |
| RAC Operating Manual | $ 18.50 | |
| 7th Ed. | ARRL Operating Manual | $ 37.50 |
| 15th Ed. | ARRL Hints & Kinks | $ 22.50 |
| 2000/2001 | ARRL Repeater Directory | $ 12.00 |
| ARRL Stealth Amateur Radio | $ 22.50 | |
| ARRL HF Digital Handbook | $ 22.50 | |
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ARRL APRS -- Tracks, Maps & Mobiles | $ 22.50 |
| ARRL DXCC List | $ 4.50 | |
| 5th ed. | ARRL Satellite Anthology | $ 22.50 |
| 1999-2000 | ARRL Net Directory | $ 6.50 |
| ARRL Antenna Compendium #6 with CD-ROM | $ 29.95 | |
| ARRL Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL More Wire Antenna Classics | $ 21.00 | |
| ARRL NCJ 1973-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| ARRL QEX 1981-1998 CD-ROM | $ 59.95 | |
| 2000 | World Radio TV Handbook | $ 37.95 |
| Joe Carr's Loop Antenna Handbook | $ 29.95 | |
| National Radio Club Loop Antenna Design | $ 19.95 | |
| 20th ed. | National Radio Club AM Radio Log | $ 29.95 |
| 18th ed. | FM Atlas | $ 29.95 |
| Shortwave Receivers Past and Present | $ 37.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Quebec/Maritimes | $ 24.95 | |
| Haruteq Scanner Book -- Ontario | $ 24.95 |
Radio H.F. is the Canadian home for all publications of Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) (www.rac.ca), Radio amateur du Québec (RAQI) (www.raqi.qc.ca), American Radio Relay League (ARRL) (www.arrl.org), and Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) (www.rsgb.org). We also have Canada's largest selection of books on vintage receivers such as Heathkit, Zenith, Philco and Hallicrafters, plus books on repairing and restoring old radios.
All of these books are available by mail order from Radio H.F. Many are in stock, on display, in our showroom. Our complete publications catalogue, (www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/Cat0200.html) February 2000 edition, is on-line, with information on ordering. Our catalogue also includes a wide selection of CD-ROMs from ARRL, RSGB and others.
Radio H.F. is also a Canadian distributor for the complete line of Schiffer Books. This company specializes in books for antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, plus an extensive catalog of military publications. You can browse their complete catalogs at www.schifferbooks.com.
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(many changes June 2000 and August 2000)
Radio H.F.
P.O. Box 67063-Lemoyne
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Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
The Hamfest/Fleamarket season has wrapped up for this year. If you or your club are staging an event in the new year, please send me the details and I will gladly add it to our calendar for next year.
CIDX is Canada's national radio monitoring club, serving radio hobbyists since 1962. Our monthly newsletter, Messenger, covers all aspects of the radio monitoring hobby. Our November issue is available now. Sample copies are available for $2.00 each, in Canada or the U.S., or $3 overseas. Membership is open to radio hobbyists worldwide. Visit our website (www.anarc.org/cidx/) for complete information, as well as special features and website profiles, or to get a membership application.
CIDX has a Yahoo On Line Club Room where members and guests can meet, chat, and post news items. Regularly scheduled chats are held each Tuesday evening at 21:00 Eastern time (0200 UTC Wednesday). To join in, go to clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/cidxclub/.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
The International Radio Report, on CKUT-FM Radio McGill, 90.3 MHz FM in Montreal, is available via the Internet on RealAudio at www.ckut.ca, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM Eastern time (1430 UTC, 1530 UTC after 28 October). Co-hosts Bill Westenhaver and I present this weekly half-hour of news, information and developments in radio broadcasting. Check out the CKUT website for the station's complete list of unique programmes.
You can also listen to the International Radio Report whenever you like. Thanks to the initiative of one of our longtime listeners, Ricky Leong, archived editions of the programme are available on demand at members.fortunecity.com/crazyaboutradio/. Thanks to Ricky for his work on this project. Also you can send your comments to the International Radio Report by e-mail to radioreport@yahoo.com.
The Publicity Zone (other):
International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
Every Sunday evening, on the West Island Amateur Radio Club (www.PubNIX.Net/wiarc/) 2-metre repeater, 146.910 (-600), following the Swap Net at 20:00 Eastern, tune in for the Montreal DX Listeners Net, a net featuring news about all aspects of radio, shortwave, AM/FM, utilities, scanning, amateur radio. Included are listening tips, developments in broadcasting, reception reports, HF and scanner frequency information, special topics, questions and comments. This net has been running for almost 7 years, and has had over 500 different participants during this period. The net is operated by Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW. Please feel free to participate. The Swap Net begins at 20:00, followed by a calendar of events including upcoming hamfests, amateur radio contests and special events amateur stations, plus a list of local events and meetings. The DX Net usually begins around 20:20 or 20:30 Eastern, and runs to approximately 22:00.
The Publicity Zone (other):
Canadian International DX Club | International Radio Report | Montreal DX Listeners' Net | Radio Canada International
You can also hear my bi-weekly "CIDX Report" on Radio Canada International, Canada's international shortwave broadcaster, on the Maple Leaf Mailbag show. Check out the Radio Canada International website (www.rcinet.ca) for complete details of times and frequencies. The RCI website has been completely revised. New programming is now also airing on the station. RCI also has a free e-mail news service available which issues daily bulletins of news and information from and about Canada. See the instructions on the RCI website if you wish to subscribe. When you travel abroad, take Canada with you, with Radio Canada International on shortwave.
That's all for this month. Radio H.F. operates as a mail, telephone, and on-line business, with the same products, great prices, and personalized service.
Your input is always welcome. Please feel free to send along your comments about the Newsletter, as well as any material you have to contribute, to me by e-mail at the new address of hfnewsletter@yahoo.com. Remember that you can find all previous issues of this newsletter at www.anarc.org/cidx/radiohf/index.html (right here! -- Ed.).
Best wishes and 73 from
Sheldon Harvey, VE2SHW
Owner, Radio H.F.
President, Canadian International DX Club
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